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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.12, 21,072.35 and 8,556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.12, 21,072.35 and 8,556.17 is: 11,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.12 : 21,072.35 = 8,556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.12/21,072.35 = 8,556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.12x = 21,072.35 × 8,556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.12x = 180,298,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,298,524.93/15,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.28

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